How do you fix a disposal?

If the disposal isn't moving, try rotating it. Plug the unit in and turn off the disposal. A garbage disposal wrench or broom handle can be inserted through the top of the disposal. Work it back and forth until the blockage is broken.

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RELATED QUESTIONS

How do you fix a stuck sink sprayer?

How do you fix a broken cleanout?

How do you reconnect a sink stopper?

How hard is it to replace a garbage disposal?

How do you repair a Moen pull faucet?

How do I fix my kitchen sink drain?